It’s October! Halloween is fast approaching. As if this holiday isn’t filled with enough sugary treats, how about making this awesome spiderweb cheesecake for your Halloween party? First you start with your favorite cheesecake recipe. This is the one I used. It’s a classic New York style cheesecake with a graham cracker crust and a… Read More Halloween Spiderweb Cheesecake
Toddlers eat often. As in all day long. Lucky for me I love meal prep. Meals at home are easier because you don’t have to worry about getting a little messy, but I have a more trouble packing snacks while we are out. I tend to bring the same things (a piece of fruit, cheese,… Read More Baked Apple Chips
Peanut butter is one of those things you buy in the grocery store and don’t give a second thought. You probably never considered making it yourself. Maybe you use those fresh peanut butter machines where they grind the peanuts right in front of you, but I’ve never been happy with the gritty texture. For really good… Read More Four Ingredient Homemade Peanut Butter
Our son recently turned one, which officially means he’s a toddler. We hosted his birthday party at the Annenberg Beach House and enjoyed the sand, water, and sun with some wonderful people. We ordered lunch from Bay Cities, but I wanted to try make the cake myself. Baking things seems more personal to me. I… Read More Viva Paper Towel Method
The first few pancakes I make are always “mess-ups.” Maybe the pan isn’t hot enough. Maybe I get impatient. Whatever the reason, I always get a little bit of pancake to eat while I continue cooking. When I first tasted these I expected them to be bland. Afterall, I’m making a healthy breakfast for my… Read More Healthy Pumpkin Pancakes for Baby
This recipe is meant to be a primi course, as most pastas are, but it’s very filling and could certainly be a one dish meal. We paired it with an arugula and parmesan salad with fresh heirloom tomatoes and burrata cheese. Although my picture hardly does it justice, it is a very pretty dish with… Read More Saffron Fregula with Potatoes and Peas
Last weekend my family was killing time on Montana Ave while we waited for a restaurant to open. Anyone with a baby and an early bedtime can relate. Anyway, we bumped into a food truck promoting “skinnypasta” and they asked us if we’d like a sample to take home. Here I am, one week later,… Read More Gabriella’s Kitchen Skinnypasta Review
Here’s a recipe to satisfy your sweet tooth with a little less guilt. Yes, these “truffles” are healthier than most desserts, but you wouldn’t know it when you bite into one. Let’s take a look at the star players: – Medjool Dates: High in fiber, rich in potassium, and supplying a hefty portion of copper these… Read More Healthy Chocolate Truffles with Walnuts
You HAVE to make this soup. It’s easy. It’s delicious. It’s hearty. It’s healthy. It’s budget-friendly. It makes great leftovers. Seriously, folks, there’s no downside here. The key ingredient to this soup is farro. I found organic farro at Whole Foods, but it should be fairly easy to get your hands on. If you’ve never… Read More Healthy Recipe of the Week: Farro, Spinach, and Cannellini Minestrone Soup
This is a big Thanksgiving for us. It’s our first year hosting and it’s PW’s first turkey day. My family is coming down from Seattle to see us (…see the baby) so there’s slightly more pressure to pull off a great meal, although in the grand scheme of things I doubt they care about the… Read More Thanksgiving Day Menu and Crafts
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